88~ The MWchigart lly- ~f'8- Septemb& I3&( ; 98 .f W.v _. .. .. _ _ _ _ _w _ __ _.. __. -__ _.w w w Line key to 'M' ground game 198 - Th ichigan Daily -- Kickoff '98 eptember 10-12, 1998 The Daily's Tp 25 teams -W 'W OFFENSE Continued from Page 6B For tailbacks - the primary ball- carriers in the Michigan ground attack - Thomas' and Williams' experience and leadership should help guide a tal- ented, albeit young, backfield. The fullback situation is another mat- Fullbacks Possible starters Aaron Shea Ray Jackson Evan Coleman El0g,Ht. W#. Jr. 6-5 251. So. 6-2 218 Fr. 6-5 250 ter, however. Last season's fullback Chris Floyd "will be as tough to replace as anyone on our football team," Carr said. Sophomore Ray Jackson tried to fill the void left by Floyd against the Fighting Irish. Although he fumbled once, Jackson looks like the primary fullback for the Wolverines. Aaron Shea, formerly a tight end, also saw time in the backfield and carried the ball once against Notre Dame. Freshman Evan Coleman is also expected to play although he didn't appear in the game against the Irish. Demetrius Smith, projected to see sig- nificant playing time, suffered a knee injury and is out for the season. Offensive line F M 4~ ' 7T~ ~heRide _7 , Located Downtown On Campus Mr. Greek's Is a Qick Service Restaurant .. 1998 New Menu Offers Roll-Ups New Dinner Entrees & Much More Dessert Menu r Edy's Ice Cream Shakes & New Colombo Frozen Yogurt Starters Pos. Ell& Ht. Jeff Backus LI' So. 6-4 David Brandt LG So. 6-4 Steve Hutchins&n C So, 6-5 Chris Ziemann RO Jr. 6-7 Jon Jansen RT Sr. 6-7 Wt. 288 293 296 288 294 SUN SAM TO 8PM MON-TH U RS 8AM TO10 PM FRI-SAT 8AM-12PM DINE IN CARRY OUT 662-6336 .15.. 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While the center is the focal point of the offensive line, the anchor is undoubt- edly right tackle Jon Jansen. The senior co-captain an All-America candidate. But just as important is what he brings to the team experience-wise. Jon Jansen "was a great leader last year so he should be an even better See OFFENSE, Page 7B 20. Southern Cal Run OJ.! The killer is still out there!! 21. Wisconsin Biggest player (Gibson) leads biggest back (Dayne) 22. West Virginia From A{mos) to Z(eroue), best in Big East 23. Ricky Williams Great moves, great hair. no help from teammates 24. Tim Couch Best arm in the nation, no help from teammates 25. Miami (Fla.) (1) Must be cheating again Others receiving votes: Central Florida, Charles Woodson, Novi High School, Hinsdale South High School, Bloomfield Hills Andover High School Not receiving votes: Michigan State, Texas. Kentucky, North Carolina Think you can do a better job than our football writers? Maybe you can! Join the Daily and prove it! 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